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Definition of peacemaker

peacemaker

/ˈpiːsˌmeɪ.kɚ/
peace · mak · er
Plural:peacemakers
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Adjective:peacemaking
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• noun

1

A person, group, or nation that actively works to resolve disputes, reconcile opposing sides, or establish harmony.

Example

"During family disagreements, the eldest sister always stepped in as the peacemaker to calm everyone down."

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• Nearby Words

peacefulness
peacekeeper
peacekeeping
peacemaker
peacemaking
peacenik
peacetime

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-15th century, the word was popularized in English through William Tyndale's 1526 translation of the New Testament (Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers"), where he coined it to render the Latin 'pacifici'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peacemaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peacemaker
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